Lead Economist | Housing

The role

You will build the economics research and market insights function. You will transform proprietary data into benchmarks and narratives to establish the company as a housing authority.

What you will do

• Establish EliseAI as the leading authority on rental housing through original research and market insights.
• Define and amplify EliseAI’s voice on housing economics across media, industry events, research, and customer channels.
• Partner with marketing to create high-impact content.
• Partner with product and data teams to build reliable data pipelines and create scalable reporting.
• Expand the reach of research through partnerships with publications and academic institutions.
• Use research and thought leadership to strengthen the employer brand.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in insights, data journalism, analytics, economic research, or strategy & operations with a track record of shipping quantitative work for external audiences
• Exceptional data storytelling
• Comfortable presenting findings live to executives, clients, or media
• Strong technical skills across the modern data stack (SQL, Python, Hex, etc.)
• A genuine curiosity about housing and the data that explains the industry
• A quantitative degree or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
• Willingness to work in person at our office 4-5 days a week

Benefits

• Equity in the company
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
• Fully paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• 401k benefits
• Fitness & home services stipend
• Collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office
• Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
• Relocation packages

About the company

EliseAI improves the housing and healthcare industries by integrating AI agents into existing workflows. The company recently raised a $350 million funding round at a $4 billion valuation.